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A man struck by a car and killed as he walked across Beach Boulevard Sunday evening has been identified by the Orange County Coroner, authorities said Monday. The man was Matthew Andrew Mock, 28, of Fountain Valley, authorities said. Barbara Rodermond, 56, of Huntington Beach, was driving north on a green light at Beach Boulevard and Talbert Avenue when her silver Ford Explorer struck Mock, police said. It appeared Mock was crossing against the red light, police said. Rescuers rushed Mock to Huntington Beach Hospital, but he died of his injuries minutes later, according to authorities.

The Huntington Beach Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at 9 p.m. Friday on Beach Boulevard. The department is trying to get impaired drivers off the road before they cause a crash or fatal collision. "Impaired driving puts everyone on the road in danger, and we are doing everything we can to ensure motorists enjoy a safe, crash-free holiday season," the department said in a statement. —Britney Barnes

Adams Avenue: A Honda Accord was reported stolen in the 9800 block at 4:35 p.m. Thursday. Amberleaf Circle: A prowler was reported in the 7600 block at 2:53 a.m. Saturday. Atlanta Avenue: A sign was reported stolen in the 9000 block at 10:22 a.m. Friday. Aspen Circle: Vehicle theft was reported in the 14500 block at 6 p.m. Saturday. Aquatic Lane: Identity theft was reported in which the reporting party suspected a babysitter in the 20700 block at 3:35 p.m. Sunday.

About 50 residents got a taste of what the city faces in trying to upgrade Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue, as they listened to consultants and spoke their mind at a recent meeting designed to capture public opinion. As the first of four workshops meant to get an idea of what residents want the sometimes stagnant areas to look like in the future, the May 10 meeting was not meant to include specific options and plans. That's what the later workshops are for. But consultants' opinion of the range of possibilities came off loud and clear: better architecture, probably more condo and apartment complexes, and slowly getting retailers more concentrated into districts and centers.

14th Street: Narcotics activity was reported in the 300 block at 9:42 a.m. Monday. 18th Street: A burglary was reported in the 600 block at 12:38 a.m. Sunday. Acorn Drive: A missing adult was reported in the 5200 block at 4:43 p.m. Monday. Beach Boulevard: A forgery was reported in the 19000 block at 12:39 p.m. Saturday. Beach Boulevard: Cruelty to animals was reported in the 17000 block at 9:20 a.m. Monday. Beach Boulevard: Grand theft was reported in the 19000 block at 9:14 a.m. Monday.

At issue: The city is seeking the community's opinion on ways to revamp Beach Boulevard. Since Beach Boulevard is the major thoroughfare and main entrance to Huntington Beach, it should have a sense of arrival with that look that tells you that the beach is just down the street ("Seeking a street revamp," Oct. 21). Many communities have successfully used entrance monuments in addition to lush landscaping. Landscaping the medians with stately palms, tropical plants and signs to welcome visitors would be a good idea.

Bryce Alderton Three teenage girls form Huntington Beach were killed late Tuesday when their car was struck by a suspected drunk driver, police said. Jillian Baedeker, 19, and Nancy Le, 18, died instantly after a yellow 1983 Ford Mustang driven by 27-year-old James Paul Bell Jr. from Rowland Heights broadsided their 1996 silver Nissan Sentra, police said. The accident occurred just before midnight at the corner of Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue.